Blue Cross plans 24-story addition to headquarters (Crane's Chicago Business)
(Crain's) - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Illinois finally is completing its East Loop headquarters, more than a decade after construction began on the tower's first phase. Health Care Service Corp. (HCSC), which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Illinois, said Tuesday that it plans to spend ...

Blue Cross Revises Ranking System: Patients of Lower-Rated Doctors Will Pay More (RedNova)
By Jeremy Olson, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Jul. 25--A new health plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will make patients pay more out of pocket if they use hospitals or doctors that provide lower-quality care at higher costs.

Blue Cross Using New Tiers For Clinic Systems (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
A new benefit plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota could save money for employers who send their employees to clinics that are rated the most cost efficient by Blue Cross. More Health News

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Emory Healthcare Finalize New HMO and PPO Contracts (RedNova)
ATLANTA, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) and Emory Healthcare have announced the completion of new five-year contracts under which Emory Healthcare hospitals and employed physicians will remain in the BCBSGa HMO and PPO networks.